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HI and hello to everyone. Many thanks for adding me to this forum. So far I have found answers to many questions concerning my "Money Pit". My late husband drove home a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe over a year ago and it has sat in the pole barn every since. I was going to sell it, but have decided to restore it, not to a show car but a good looking daily driver. It did start right off again (battery charge) and after 30+ miles, I got it into the garage and managed to remove the hood. So far I have found/purchased most of the replacement trim pieces, lens, seals, etc. I can use most all tools. In the past, I worked on many muscle cars with my husband including engine rebuilds, body work, tranny/rear end overhauls and have access to mig welder, gas torch, large metal lathe, sand blaster, gunk tank, and most every shop tool. Working on this 49 Plymouth (P-18) is a definite learning curve, for me anyway. I found the engine number on the block which is D42-I86500. Again that is D42- (the letter I)86500. If anyone can assist with helping me identify the engine and anything about it, I would really appreciate it. 1. What is the engine size? 2. What is the engine from? Currently I know I will need an oil pan as the one on it was used to either grade dirt roads or a test bed for ball peen hammers. Does anyone know of a replacement and where to get one? A new, aftermarket or good used one would be great. Many, many thanks in advance. Sincerely Michele.